Rubbish and recycling

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Rubbish and recycling

COVID-19 UPDATE: As the Covid-19 situation progresses, please be patient and understanding should any changes occur - these will be communicated to you.

To ensure the health and safety of our staff and our contractors, we are asking people to be more vigilant when it comes to putting out their waste and recycling.

Learn more about the changes to your weekly rubbish and recycling collections.

In this section

Rubbish and recycling collection days

Find out what day your rubbish and recycling is collected each week.
Waikato district transfer stations

The three transfer stations in the Waikato district are located in Huntly, Te Kauwhata and Raglan.
Pre-paid rubbish stickers and tags

Every bag and wheelie bin in the Waikato district needs to either have a pre-pad sticker or tag or be in a pre-paid bag.
Recycling

Learn about what you can and can't recycle as well as recycling tips and information about what happens to your recycling.
Inorganic collection

A annual inorganic collection service is offered to all Waikato district households who receive a weekly rubbish and recycling collection. Learn more about this service.
- Inorganic collection FAQ's
Services in your area

Discover what waste services are available in your community.
Hazardous waste disposal

Hazardous waste must be disposed of safely. Find out where you can dispose of hazardous waste in the Waikato district.
Illegal dumping

Illegal dumping is a huge problem in our district. Find out what you can do you help stop illegal rubbish dumping in the Waikato district and how to report an abandoned car.
Resources for reducing waste

Learn how to reduce the amount of waste you produce.

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